Basic Details
Word: Griddle
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A flat cooking surface that is heated and used to cook food such as pancakes or eggs.
Synonyms: Hotplate, skillet, frying pan
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Hot off the griddle: Referring to food that has just been cooked and is still very fresh and warm. Example: "The pancakes were hot off the griddle, smothered in syrup and ready to eat."
- On the griddle: This phrase can mean a situation that is urgent or needs immediate attention. Example: "With the exams coming up, studying is really on the griddle for me."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She carefully flipped the pancakes on the griddle, making sure they were golden brown on both sides.
Example 2: The chef placed vegetables on the griddle to cook them quickly over high heat.
Example 3: During breakfast, the sound of bacon sizzling on the griddle filled the kitchen with a delicious aroma.
Fun Fact
Did you know that griddles date back thousands of years? Ancient Greeks and Romans used flat stones or metal plates to cook their food, which is very similar to how we use griddles today!
Famous Quote
"Cooking is an art, but you eat it too." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "griddle" mean?
a) A type of oven
b) A flat cooking surface
c) A kind of fruit
d) A kitchen utensil for cutting
Answer: b) A flat cooking surface
2. Which of these is a synonym of "griddle"?
a) Knife
b) Hotplate
c) Plate
d) Bowl
Answer: b) Hotplate
3. Which sentence uses "griddle" correctly?
a) She used a griddle to cook pancakes for breakfast.
b) The griddle flew overhead at the fair.
c) He read a griddle in the library.
d) The griddle is a type of animal.
Answer: a) She used a griddle to cook pancakes for breakfast.
4. Which idiom refers to fresh food that has just been cooked?
a) On the griddle
b) Hot off the griddle
c) A piece of cake
d) Cooked to perfection
Answer: b) Hot off the griddle
5. What is the opposite of "griddle"?
a) Pan
b) N/A
c) Oven
d) Pot
Answer: b) N/A
